Work Experience Year 12

Hello,

Whilst I'm not and have never studied the subject's you are - I am a bit of a dab hand at Work Experience!

My word of warning would be that, whilst it's natural to apply to the 'top of the tree' as it were, many big companies like Google and IBM are unlikely to take Work Ex. pupils from year 12. They are more likely to offer internships for uni students etc.

What I've found is best (and what I advise most people to do) is look for local companies who work in that field. They are more likely to accept you (and more flexible) as well as giving you a better time at their business. By that I mean they will pay more interest in you, not just use you as a tea maid for the week!

Also, ensure you get a good range of work experience. You mention Google and IBM, both technology based firms. Contact companies with different connections to Economics.

Finally, make sure you have a strong letter to write to them, it'll make it more likely that you get a reply. (I think I still have a copy of mine kicking around, if you'd like an example).

Good Luck!

I'm in year 12 and i want to study Economics in Uni. my a levels are Sociology, Business, Economics, EPQ.
i'm just wondering what & where people are doing their work experiences!!

i myself, haven't decided yet, but i'm going to email some the companies (Google, IBM, etc) myself to see if they do take work experiencers lol
feel free to post..

Some of my peers who want to do economics are doing their work experience in banks like HSBC. Perhaps you can email the branch closest to you and see if they offer any shadowing opportunities?
Hope that helps

Hello,

Whilst I'm not and have never studied the subject's you are - I am a bit of a dab hand at Work Experience!

My word of warning would be that, whilst it's natural to apply to the 'top of the tree' as it were, many big companies like Google and IBM are unlikely to take Work Ex. pupils from year 12. They are more likely to offer internships for uni students etc.

What I've found is best (and what I advise most people to do) is look for local companies who work in that field. They are more likely to accept you (and more flexible) as well as giving you a better time at their business. By that I mean they will pay more interest in you, not just use you as a tea maid for the week!

Also, ensure you get a good range of work experience. You mention Google and IBM, both technology based firms. Contact companies with different connections to Economics.

Finally, make sure you have a strong letter to write to them, it'll make it more likely that you get a reply. (I think I still have a copy of mine kicking around, if you'd like an example).

Good Luck!

Hello,

Whilst I'm not and have never studied the subject's you are - I am a bit of a dab hand at Work Experience!

My word of warning would be that, whilst it's natural to apply to the 'top of the tree' as it were, many big companies like Google and IBM are unlikely to take Work Ex. pupils from year 12. They are more likely to offer internships for uni students etc.

What I've found is best (and what I advise most people to do) is look for local companies who work in that field. They are more likely to accept you (and more flexible) as well as giving you a better time at their business. By that I mean they will pay more interest in you, not just use you as a tea maid for the week!

Also, ensure you get a good range of work experience. You mention Google and IBM, both technology based firms. Contact companies with different connections to Economics.

Finally, make sure you have a strong letter to write to them, it'll make it more likely that you get a reply. (I think I still have a copy of mine kicking around, if you'd like an example).

Good Luck!

Hi just reading your text above, any chance I could see an example of your strong letter please?